CIP Code: 47.0604
Title: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
10/24/17
Summary Summary of changes Changes
Date
CRS #
COURSE TITLE
RECENT CHANGES
2/25/16
171, 173, 175, 271, 273, 275
Co-Op
Courses added at the request of Shelton State
11/30/17
235, 248, 273, 275
Multiple
Courses reinstated at the request of Shelton State.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides basic instruction in Fundamentals of Automotive Technology. This is a CORE course.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course introduces the principles and laws of electricity. Emphasis is placed on wiring diagrams, test equipment, and identifying series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate, build, and measure circuits. CORE
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
121
Braking Systems
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
8/31/05
PREREQUISITES: As determined by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of brakes. ABR 223 Automotive Mechanical Components is a suitable substitute for this course. This is a CORE course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
122
Steering and Suspension
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
8/31/05
PREREQUISITES: As determined by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of steering and suspension. This is a CORE course. ABR 255 – Steering & Suspension is a suitable substitute for this course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
124
Automotive Engines
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
1/5/10
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides instruction on the operation, design, and superficial repair of automotive engines. Emphasis is placed on understanding the four stroke cycle, intake and exhaust manifolds and related parts, engine mechanical timing components, engine cooling and lubrication system principles and repairs, and basic fuel and ignition operation. This is a CORE course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
127
Car Braking, Steering, and Suspensions Systems
1
2
3
Course Description
Added
7/21/15
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
This course provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the practical application maintenance and repair of brakes, steering, and suspensions systems.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides basic instruction in automotive drive trains and axles. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of basic internal and external operation relating to proper operation and driveability. ABR 223 Automotive Mechanical Components is a suitable substitute for this course. This is a CORE course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
133
Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
8/31/05
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides basic instruction in theory, operation, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and repair of vehicle air conditioning and heating systems, including but not limited to air management, electrical and vacuum controls, refrigerant recovery, and component replacement. ABR 258 – Heating and AC in Collision Repair is a suitable substitute for this course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
162
Electrical and Electronic Systems
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This is an intermediate course in automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and repair of battery, starting, charging, and lighting systems, subsystems, and components. This is a CORE course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
Co-Op
COURSE
AUM
171
Co-Op
0
1
1
Course Description
Added
2/25/16
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
Co-Op
COURSE
AUM
173
Co-Op
0
1
1
Course Description
Added
2/25/16
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
Co-Op
COURSE
AUM
175
Co-Op
0
1
1
Course Description
Added
2/25/16
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
181
Special Topics
0
1
1
Course Description
Updated
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in automotive mechanics application and with evaluation at the instructor's discretion. Emphasis is placed on a topic/project that the student is interested in and may include any automotive or related area in automotive mechanics. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of their choice.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
182
Special Topics
0
2
2
Course Description
Updated
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in automotive mechanics application and with evaluation at the instructor's discretion. Emphasis is placed on a topic/project that the student is interested in and may include any automotive, or related area in automotive mechanics. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of their choice.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
183
Special Topics
2
0
2
Course Description
Added
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in automotive mechanics application and with evaluation at the instructor's discretion. Emphasis is placed on a topic/project that the student is interested in and may include any automotive, or related area in automotive mechanics. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of their choice.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
191
CO-OP
0
2
2
Course Description
Updated
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
212
Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems
1
2
3
Course Description
Added
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides instruction in advanced automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and repair of advanced electrical and electronic systems, subsystems, and components.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
220
Advanced Automotive Engines
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
1/5/10
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides in depth instruction concerning internal engine diagnosis, overhaul and repair, including but not necessarily limited to the replacement of timing chains, belts, and gears, as well as the replacement or reconditioning of valve train components as well as replacement of pistons, connecting rods, piston rings, bearings, lubrication system components, gaskets, and oil seals.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
224
Man Transmission and Transaxle
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
8/31/05
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course covers basic instruction in manual transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of basic internal and external operation relating to proper operation and driveability.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
230
Auto Transmission and Transaxle
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
8/31/05
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course.
This course provides basic instruction in automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on the comprehension of principles and powerflow of automatic transmissions and repairing or replacing internal and external components. This is a CORE course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
235
Transmissions and Transaxles
1
2
3
Course Description
Added
7/21/15
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
This course covers basic instruction in manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of basic internal and external operation relating to proper operation and driveability. Instruction includes the principles and powerflow of automatic transmissions and repairing or replacing internal and external components.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides basic instruction in engine performance with emphasis on fuel and ignition systems relating to engine operation. This is a CORE course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
244
Engine Performance and Diagnostics
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This course provides advanced instruction in engine performance. Emphasis is placed on engine management and computer controls of ignition, fuel, and emissions systems relating to engine performance and driveability. This is a CORE course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
246
Automotive Emissions
1
2
3
Course Description
Updated
8/31/05
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course. This is an introductory course in automotive emission systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and repair of systems, subsystems, and components.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
248
Engine Performance Diagnostics and Emissions
1
2
3
Course Description
Added
7/21/15
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
This course provides advanced instruction on engine performance to include engine management, computer controls of ignition, fuel, and emission systems relateing to engine performance and driveability. Instruction includes troubleshooting and repair of systems, subsystems, and components.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
Co-Op
COURSE
AUM
271
Co-Op
0
1
1
Course Description
Added
2/25/16
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
Co-Op
COURSE
AUM
273
Co-Op
0
1
1
Course Description
Added
2/25/16
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
Co-Op
COURSE
AUM
275
Co-Op
0
1
1
Course Description
Added
2/25/16
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
281
Special Topics
0
3
3
Course Description
Updated
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in automotive mechanics application and with evaluation at the instructor's discretion. Emphasis is placed on a topic/project that the student is interested in and may include any automotive or related area in automotive mechanics. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of their choice.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
AUM
291
CO-OP
0
3
3
Course Description
Updated
2/23/10
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
